The warriors returned much sooner than I had anticipated, their footsteps echoing softly on the ground. As the rustle of their gear grew louder, I made my way to the door of the tent, curiosity piqued. I peered out from the shadows, watching as Jack approached my guards who stood at attention, oblivious to my presence just beyond the entrance.
“What happened?” Joshua's voice cut through the air, tense but eager for answers.
“False alarm,” Jack replied, his tone casual yet laced with relief. “Just a random rogue passing by. He didn’t want any trouble.”
“Where is he now?” Joshua pressed, his brow furrowing in intrigue as he sought more information about the unexpected visitor.
“I had to kill him. I couldn’t risk him telling the wrong person where we are, no matter how innocent he was. I
